Christmas Bird Count, the series, #1 Daybreak

The 110th Christmas Bird Count:
Citizen Science in Action

"From feeder-watchers and field observers to count compilers and regional editors, everyone who takes part in the Christmas Bird Count does it for love of birds and the excitement of friendly competition -- and with the knowledge that their efforts are making a difference for science and bird conservation." Audubon


The Rapid City Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place today (12/20),  please enjoy the series I've created to share what a December day looks like along the banks of Rapid Creek, Rapid City, SD (44N, 103W) just 24 hours before the Winter Solstice.

colors chase the stars to Bed

 

November 6 sunrise, in less than 10 minutes,

Ma Nature goes technicolor from horizon to horizon.

sometimes what ends as a showery Day...

...starts out as a Sunkist orange sunrise